The Floating City was a symbol of human civilization, and the Arcane Core was the embodiment of mages' wisdom—the Alchemist Leo.
But after the Arcane Core appeared, human civilization fell into a decline that lasted centuries.
Because war had never changed.
Whatever those Grand Arcanists who invented the Arcane Core had intended—whether to give humanity wings to Soaring through the sky or to escape the mortal world for eternal peace—the Arcane Core was ultimately used to build War Fortresses.
Terrifying shadows blotted out the sun, and humans, tiny as ants, died in despair. At its height, the Empire ruled nearly two-thirds of humanity's territory in Wilhelm, leaving the homeland that had nurtured them ravaged. In the end, a god destroyed the Empire that ran with the Blood of Madness and stopped humanity from sinking into utter ruin.
"I'm telling you this because I want you to understand—"
"I understand." Annan interrupted Alice. "The Arcane Core and weapons are only tools in human hands."
"I know you do."
Alice had only wanted to fill the gaps in Annan's scant knowledge so he would not embarrass himself when buying an Arcane Core.
"Annan Potter" could not do without its male lead, Annan, and Annan also had to make the trip for the Arcane Core. He had no choice but to film the lead's scenes first.
Meanwhile, "Betar's Redemption" earned a reputation distinct from "The Mage Tower's Fall."
"The Mage Tower's Fall" had woven a dream as sweet as first love for women. Even Succubi and Vampires thought Annan was more seductive and bloodthirsty than they were.
"Betar's Redemption" gave nobles what they wanted to see. After all, only the rich could afford to care about ideals; the poor cared only about what they would eat tomorrow. Look—humanity and freedom! What lofty ideals.